An uplink port is a port on switch or router that typically links to another switch or router for connecting two networks or two switches together, as opposed to connecting a pc or host to the switch using an access port.
A router to switch connection is with a staraight thru patch cable a switch - switch connection is usually with a cross over patch cable or else fiber. A server is nothing more than a host device to the switch..use a straight thru patch cord.. and make sure the port is set for no trunking.. Larry Letterman Network Engineer Cisco Systems ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill" To: Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 10:04 AM Subject: Uplink question [7:61852] > I have 2-3 simple uplink questions: > > 1) What is uplink exactly? > > a. Does uplink mean connecting an uplink port of switch R to an uplink port > of switch S > OR > b. Does it mean connecting an uplink port of switch R to a normal port of > switch S > > I guess in most situations it's option a. But i also think it can also be > option b, however you might have to deal with speeds of 10mbps in case the > normal port supports only that much. > > > > 2) In the above two situations, what cables(straight,crossover) would you > use for options a & b. > > > > 3) If i connect a server to an uplink port directly to take advantage of > higher speeds, do I use a straight or crossover cable? > > > Thank You [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=61863&t=61852 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
